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Definition analogy in British English

analogy noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/əˈnælədʒi/
1

a comparison between two situations, processes etc that is intended to show that the two are similar

Example

He uses the analogy of the family to explain the role of the state.

Example

Our manager is fond of drawing analogies between business and football.

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Definition analogy in British English